The Travels of Marco Polo · Character

Gordian III

Also known as Gordian

  • Supporting
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 98

Gordian III is a supporting character in The Travels of Marco Polo (Book 1).

Gender
male
Age
Not specified
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 98
Books
1

Gordian III appears as a Roman emperor referenced in connection with a Senate decree for a triumphal representation after the Persian mode, in a chariot drawn by four elephants. The text gives no account of his personal life, relationships, or inner character, and his presence here remains ceremonial rather than biographical.

Description

Gordian III is identified as a male Roman emperor, but no physical description is supplied. His age, build, skin tone, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, and personal regalia are not specified.

Story so far

  1. BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1

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